An Italian ebony veneered, ormolu mounted and specimen stone casket, early 19th century

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An Italian ebony veneered, ormolu mounted and specimen stone casket, early 19th century
Of rectangular form, the sloping cover and panelled sides applied with polished specimen cabochons of various agate, malachite and other semi-precious stones within gilt bronze slips, and borders cast with stiff-leaf and guilloche bands, the fluted column uprights to the angles with composite capitals, the interior lined with moirée silk
14in. (35.5cm) wide; 10in. (25.5cm) deep; 10 3/8in. (26.3cm) high